PROCLAMATION

IN SUPPORT OF CENSUS
2010

WHEREAS,
the decennial Census serves as the basis for the reapportionment of seats in
the U.S. House of Representatives, and the redrawing of legislative district
boundaries in the Virginia General Assembly and is the foremost method of
gathering information about our nation and our community; and

WHEREAS,
census population totals are used to determine the annual distribution of
billions of dollars in federal, state and local funds for major programs in
areas such as transportation, education, community and health services, and
housing; and

WHEREAS, the Census is also
used to help determine where to locate roads, schools, day care centers, senior
citizen centers, libraries and other facilities and is used to make decisions
concerning business growth and jobs; and

WHEREAS, the Census reaches
every population group from long time residents to the most recent immigrants,
every age group from newborn to centenarian and every social class, racial and
ethnic group; and

WHEREAS,
the County of Albemarle has a significant interest in working with regional
entities and community partners in ensuring a full and accurate count for the
upcoming Census 2010;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that the Albemarle
County Board of Supervisors, on behalf of all the residents of Albemarle County,
does hereby endorse the formation of a regional Complete County Committee in
partnership with the City of Charlottesville charged with working with community
and business organizations, the faith community, and organizations serving our
diverse ethnic, racial, and cultural population to encourage full participation
in the 2010 Census.